She Thinks

Kristin Shapiro joins “She Thinks” this week to talk about an issue that has not only gained traction in the states, but we’re also watching it play out on the federal level -- Paid Parental Leave. With so many Democratic candidates talking about it, it’s important to know the pros and cons of government-proposed paid leave policieslike the Family Act, The CRADLE Act, and the New Parents Act. Kristin Shapiro is a lawyer and senior fellow with Independent Women's Forum. She has litigated numerous cases in the U.S. Supreme Court. In 2016, Kristin was selected by SuperLawyers as a Rising Star in the DC area. You can also check out her commentary, which appears regularly in publications such as the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times.

Tammy Bruce, president of ​IWF's sister organization ​Independent Women's Voice, is joined by a special guest ​known by many as Buffy Summers from the hit 90's Buffy the Vampire Slayer movie for this pop-up episode of She Thinks--Kristy Swanson. Kristy is an ​award winning ​actress and producer. She is a mom and a wife and an outspoken conservative in Hollywood. ​Kristy talks about her decision to come out as a conservative, navigating the entertainment industry as a conservative, championing conservatism, and encouraging civility and respect for differences in opinions. You don't want to miss this special episode!

Senior editor at The Federalist and Fox News contributor Mollie Hemingway joins the podcast this week to talk about her new book (already a #1 bestseller!), Justice on Trial, that she co-authored with Carrie Severino. Mollie and Carrie combined their journalistic and legal expertise to uncover the truth. Their book not only recounts what happened during the Kavanaugh Confirmation, but also considers what this means for the future of the Supreme Court. They interviewed 100 key players including President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, dozens of Senators and their staff as well as people who know Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford personally.

The founder and executive director of Power the Future Daniel Turner joins the podcast this week to talk about the very popular topic of climate change. We’ll delve into the science, including whether the data points we often hear politicians cite are accurate, discuss how America has become energy independent and why that’s so important from a human right’s perspective, and finally Daniel answers the question everyone should want answered—is the world really ending in 12 years? Power the Future is a national non-profit organization with the mission of offering truth, facts, and research that will enrich the national conversation on energy policy.

IWF's Patrice Onwuka speaks with Simone Barron, board member of the Restaurant Workers of America and a founder of the Full Service Workers Alliance in Seattle, to discuss why wait staff oppose ending the tipped wage and earning a $15 minimum wage like other workers.

Emily Chamlee-Wright joins the podcast this week to talk about socialism. As polls reveal that Generation Z has a much more positive view of socialism than previous generations, and the Democratic candidates line up to promote socialist ideas on their platforms, it’s now more important than ever to discuss whether free is actually free. Emily defines socialism, explains the role of free markets in a free society, and analyzes whether or not young people have a true understanding of the system. Emily Chamlee-Wright is President and CEO of the Institute for Humane Studies, which works with scholars to advance a deeper understanding of ideas in the classical liberal intellectual tradition. Prior to joining IHS in 2016, she served as the Provost and Dean of the College at Washington College, and was previously the Elbert H. Neese Professor of Economics and associate dean at Beloit College.

On this episode of “She Thinks,” Julie Gunlock joins us to reveal the truth behind vaccinations and the rise in measles outbreaks. She’ll discuss how the antivaccination movement started and how serious these outbreaks are, especially for children. This is an especially important conversation as 2019 has recorded the highest number of measles cases since 1994.

IWF's Julie Gunlock speaks with lawyer and political columnist Jennifer Braceras about how these lawsuits are causing harm and preventing innovation.

Author and speaker Christina Hoff Sommers joins the podcast today to speak about the potential harms of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and what women should be on the lookout for.

Tara Ross explains why all of us need to educate ourselves about our system for electing our president. Here's why we should be concerned about efforts to ditch the Electoral College.

On this episode of “She Thinks,” Constitutional lawyer Erin Hawley joins us to talk about all things….Constitutional. She debunks the myths we heard following the Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts of 2017, gives her take on Justice Kavanaugh and the Supreme Court as we await numerous Supreme Court decisions, and of course offers a little insight into what it’s like being married to a Senator.

Are Conservatives Being Censored? A Conversation With Harmeet Dhillon by Independent Women's Forum

Fox News contributor and news editor for Townhall.com Katie Pavlich talks about gun ownership and why she’s a strong advocate for the Second Amendment. She shares her background, explains how and why her father taught her to shoot, and clarifies the facts about guns and gun violence. And if you have any interest in becoming a gun owner, Katie gives a few tips to make the process navigable.

IWF Policy Director Hadley Heath Manning speaks with IW CEO Heather Higgins about the 100th anniversary of the women's right to vote.

Patrice Onwuka, senior policy analyst at the Independent Women’s Forum, joins the “She Thinks” podcast to talk about the Trump Administration’s latest policy proposal for overtime pay and whether or not this helps workers in the long term—her answers may surprise you.